https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-12/onflex-interior-tray-english.pdf
TIER 2 SUPPLIER
I N T E R I O R T R A Y S
• A low FOG material with low odor
• Low gloss finish
• Easy processability
• Enabled easier processing than the
incumbent TPE-v
• Eliminated pre-drying step and delivered
pre-colored material, improving process
efficiencies
• Met needs for low fogging (≤2 mg)
and low odor (≤3.0) with low gloss finish
OnFlex™ S EH 80A-3S7005 Thermoplastic
Elastomer
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-07/case-study-one-pager-dynaflex-medical-face-mask.pdf
EUROPEAN MEDICAL
DEVICE MANUFACTURER
F A C E M A S K V E N T I L A T I O N
V A L V E
• ISO 9001 and USP VI compliant
• Compatible with overmolding onto PP
• Translucent and highly colorable
• Soft touch
• Provided valuable regulatory support and
documentation, enabling faster internal trials and
material qualification for this customer
• Worked together with customer to select the best
material from a broad portfolio of medical TPE
grades
• Trusted as a polymer supplier for multiple
healthcare applications
Dynaflex™ G2711 Thermoplastic Elastomer
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-03/Versaflex - Pallet Non-slip Strips- Application Snapshot.pdf
PALLET
MANUFACTURER
N O N - S L I P S T R I P S
• Improve top deck coefficient of friction
• Chemically bond to HDPE and extrude at lower
temperatures
• Durability to withstand 7-10 year product lifespan
• Provided onsite technical support to incorporate
a secondary material in the existing
manufacturing process
• Shortened the product development life cycle
by quickly providing a durable material within
our existing product portfolio that improved grip
• Ensured supply continuity to ease concerns
• Trusted provider of sustainable rigid, elastomer,
and color polymer solutions to enable product
innovation
Versaflex™ TPE Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-04/Guitar Picks Case Study Snapshot.pdf
MUSIC
ACCESSORIES OEM
G U I T A R P I C K S
• Achieve colors that provide enhanced visibility in low-light
environments
• Shorten the product development time to accelerate speed
to market
• Create a framework of accessibility-focused picks that
meet quality and performance standards
• Provided onsite exploration using color
theory and trend research to develop three
color options for use in dimly lit
environments or by people with low vision
• Expedited the process with rapid color
matching, iterations, and approvals, allowing
time for additional matches to be explored
• Developed specific colors that met all quality
standards and offered unique, vibrant, and
fun options
ColorWorks™ Design Center, Phoenix, AZ
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-03/Latam Cesa Slip AntiBlock Case Study.pdf
FLEXIBLE PACKAGING
MANUFACTURER
F L E X I B L E P O U L T R Y P A C K A G I N G
• Provide low friction resistance for multilayer film structures
with external polyamides
• Prevent self-adhesion of plastic films
• Enhance the end-use appearance
• Provided additives that result in a lower
coefficient of friction for packaging end
products
• Enhanced the appearance of packaging
surfaces by creating a smoother finish
• Offered expertise in additives for polyamides
in flexible packaging and assistance in
achieving regulatory approval
Cesa Anti-Block Additives and Cesa Slip
Additives
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-02/MAXXAM Living Wall Planter Application Snapshot.pdf
B&C COMPANY
L I V I N G W A L L P L A N T E R
• Non-halogen flame retardant formulation
• SBI fire test rating of B-S2-D0
• Good durability and UV stability
• Easy to process
• Good cost/performance
• Provided an optimal balance of fire safety
and durability
• Improved environmental responsibility for
construction application
• Supported the appealing design and surface
aesthetic
Maxxam NHFR Non-Halogen Flame
Retardant Polyolefin Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-12/Versaflex CE -Gaming Wheel - Case study Snapshot.pdf
GLOBAL CONSUMER
ELECTRONICS BRAND
G A M I N G W H E E L G R I P
• Soft touch feel
• Good bonding with PC+20GF substrate
• Non-blooming surface finish
• Replaced leather with a TPE to improve
production efficiency through overmolding
• Provided a recyclable alternative to silicone,
giving the customer the choice of more
sustainable grip material
• Offered durable solution with good wear
resistance and excellent chemical and oil
resistance
Versaflex CE TPE
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-06/Cesa Anti-phenolic Yellowing Additive - Case Study.pdf
TPEE AND TPU FILM
MANUFACTURER
H O T M E L T A D H E S I V E F I L M
• Eliminate anti-phenol yellowing after storage
• Maintain natural color of product
• Demonstrate no impact on melt flow ability
• Prevented yellowing after storage to provide
a quality appearance
• Had no negative impact on the product’s
mechanical properties
• Extended the shelf life and durability of the
product
Cesa Anti-Phenolic Yellowing Additive
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/investor-center/news/polyone-announces-record-fourth-quarter-and-full-year-2015-results
Patterson continued, "During these uncertain global economic times, we remain focused on what we can control - executing our proven strategy and serving our customers.
Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: our ability to realize anticipated savings and operational benefits from the realignment of assets, including the closure of manufacturing facilities; the timing of closings and shifts of production to new facilities related to asset realignments and any unforeseen loss of customers and/or disruptions of service or quality caused by such closings and/or production shifts; separation and severance amounts that differ from original estimates; amounts for non-cash charges related to asset write-offs and accelerated depreciation realignments of property, plant and equipment, that differ from original estimates; our ability to identify and evaluate acquisition targets and consummate acquisitions; the ability to successfully integrate acquired businesses into our operations, including whether such businesses will be accretive, retain the management teams of acquired businesses, and retain relationships with customers of acquired businesses; disruptions, uncertainty or volatility in the credit markets that could adversely impact the availability of credit already arranged and the availability and cost of credit in the future; the financial condition of our customers, including the ability of customers (especially those that may be highly leveraged and those with inadequate liquidity) to maintain their credit availability; the speed and extent of an economic recovery, including the recovery of the housing market; our ability to achieve new business gains; the effect on foreign operations of currency fluctuations, tariffs and other political, economic and regulatory risks; changes in polymer consumption growth rates and laws and regulations regarding the disposal of plastic in jurisdictions where we conduct business; changes in global industry capacity or in the rate at which anticipated changes in industry capacity come online; fluctuations in raw material prices, quality and supply and in energy prices and supply; production outages or material costs associated with scheduled or unscheduled maintenance programs; unanticipated developments that could occur with respect to contingencies such as litigation and environmental matters; an inability to achieve or delays in achieving or achievement of less than the anticipated financial benefit from initiatives related to working capital reductions, cost reductions and employee productivity goals; an inability to raise or sustain prices for products or services; an inability to maintain appropriate relations with unions and employees; our ability to continue to pay cash dividends; the amount and timing of repurchases of our common shares, if any; and other factors affecting our business beyond our control, including, without limitation, changes in the general economy, changes in interest rates and changes in the rate of inflation.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/resources/Investor%2520Day%2520-%2520May%25202012%2520-%2520Welcome%2520and%2520Introduction.pdf
Hanna
consolidate
• Cultures clash –
commodity wins
• Dependent on
income derived from
commodity joint
ventures
The First 6 Years
• Globally organized along
three strategic platforms
• Non-core equity
investment dispositions
• Talent upgrades, discipline
instilled throughout
organization
• New CEO hired to
transform POL into
specialty business
�18 of 20 officers new
• Implemented four
pillar strategy
• Nearly 50% of
The Second 6 Years
History of PolyOne – A Transformation
• Focused on increasing
volume, not profits
• Heavily tied to cyclical
markets
2000 2006 2012
The FormationThe Formation
The TransformationThe Transformation
The New PolyOneThe New PolyOne
organization
• Demonstrated ability
to deliver
• Nearly 50% of
business operating
income derived from
Specialty Platform*
• Specialty assets
acquired
*Pro forma for ColorMatrix acquisition
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30%
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Stock Price
S&P 500 (relative performance)
Strategy and Execution Drive Results
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Four Pillar Strategy
The World’s Premier Provider of Specialized
Polymer Materials, Services & Solutions
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2007 2012 Target 2011
“Where we were” “What we said” “Where we are”
1) Operating Income %
Specialty 3.2% 10% - 12% 8.9%
PP&S 6.1% 8% - 10% 7.2%
Pro forma ColorMatrix
Proof of Performance
Distribution 3.0% 4% - 5% 5.6%
2) Specialty Platform
sss% of Operating Income
20% >50% 50%
3) Specialty Vitality
Index
21% 35% - 40% 49%
4) ROIC* (pre-tax) 11% >15% 16%
5) Sales outside the US 37% >40% 40%
*ROIC is defined as TTM adjusted OI divided by the sum of average debt and equity over a 5 quarter period
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2011
Pro forma ColorMatrix
2015 Target
“Where we are” “Where we expect to be”
1) Operating Income %
Specialty 8.9%
PP&S 7.2%
12 – 16%
9 – 12%
Elevating our Expectations and Yours
PP&S 7.2%
Distribution 5.6%
2) Specialty Platform
% of Operating Income
50%
3) ROIC* (after-tax) 10%
4) Adjusted Annual
EPS Growth
3 yr CAGR = 71%
9 – 12%
6 – 7.5%
65 – 75%
15%
Double Digit Expansion
*ROIC is defined as TTM adjusted OI divided by the sum of average debt and equity over a 5 quarter period
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• Four pillar strategy, coupled with our ability to
execute is driving results
• Strong leadership team driving growth & executing
• Innovation and services provide differentiation and
How do we get there?